Dentist Jailed After Terrorist Material Found on Computer

Manchester Evening News
November 16, 2012

A dentist has been jailed for two years for having a catalog of terrorist material on his computer.

Dr Umer Farooq, 34, was said to have an interest in manuals on explosives, guns, poisons and unarmed combat beyond that of curiosity. He pleaded guilty to 14 counts of possessing material likely to be useful in terrorism.

The Old Bailey was told this included copies of al-Qaeda magazine Inspire, the Terrorist Handbook Of Explosives, and other documents.

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This article was posted: Friday, November 16, 2012 at 3:18 pm

Tags: foreign affairs, terrorism

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